For transportation, call 815-293-7433. Diners pay what they can; those who cannot pay can eat for free.

Bedtime Stories

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, June 4

Place: DeKalb Public Library

More information: 815-756-9568 ext. 250 or theresaw@dkpl.org

Pajamas are welcome at this special bedtime story time.

Coffee With the Chief

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Thursday, June 5

Place: Lincoln Inn, 240 E. Lincoln Highway

People are invited to join DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery for refreshments and conversation about any issues important to them. There are no speeches and no agenda; it is a forum for people to meet the police chief, ask questions and voice concerns.

A New Orleans Jazz Party will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Faranda's, 302 Grove St. Tickets are $20. The party includes live, Dixieland and traditional jazz in a cabaret setting with a cash bar and a small dance floor. Doors open at 6 p.m.

A New Orleans Jazz Worship service will take place at 9 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8, at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St. Jazz begins 15 minutes before each service.

Glidden Homestead Tours

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesdays; noon – 4 p.m. second and fourth Sundays of each month through November

Children are invited to a one-hour exploration of stained glass windows in both the Ellwood mansion and the Ellwood-Nehring house. They will learn about the history of stained glass, see examples, and color their own stained glass designs on wax paper to take home. Parents, grandparents and guardians of participating children can also register. Advance registration is required.

The Genoa Park District will host public input meetings regarding improvements and changes to Chamberlain Park, including moving or rebuilding the skate park, converting the existing skate park back into a tennis court, and adding features such as a sand volleyball court, shuffleball court, concrete Baggos, a horseshoe court and pickleball. The public input will be used in a grant application the district is making to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. The short course for kids of all ages is one mile, and begins at 9 a.m. Proceeds fund park improvements.

Spring Into Fun

Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Date: Sunday, June 8

Place: Pioneer Park

There will be a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m., and a lunch by South Moon Barbecue from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The day will also include a car, truck, and tractor show, a raffle, kite demonstrations and more.

Dance Team Car Wash

Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Date: Saturday, June 14

Place: Diamond Lube N Oil, 651 E. Lincoln Highway

Proceeds support summer dance camp.

KINGSTON

Swiss Steak Supper

Time: 5 and 6:15 p.m.

Date: Saturday, June 7

Place: Kingston United Methodist Church, 121 W. First St.

Cost: Adults $9, children $4

Complete dinner, including dessert. Carry-outs and gift certificates are available.

Proceeds support Girls On The Run. Post-race party includes awards, refreshments, and raffles. Walkers are welcome; no wheeled vehicles except wheelchairs and strollers. No dogs.

Farm Safety Camp

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Date: Friday, June 27

Place: Jonamac Orchard

Cost: $10 per camper or $20 per family

More information: 815-756-6361

Children 8-12 who live on working farms or visit farms frequently will learn how to stay safe with 12 hands-on focus areas. Registration forms available at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau or at www.dekalbfarmbureau.org. Register by June 13.

SHABBONA

Shabbona-Lee Community Garage Sales

Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Dates: June 6 – 7

Place: Shabbona and Lee

Maps will be available at sale locations.

DeKalb County Retired Teachers Association

Time: 11 a.m.

Date: Wednesday, June 11

Place: Indian Oaks Country Club, 603 Preserve Road

More information: 815-895-6752

The program includes DCRTA/IRTA and pension updates, plus information about insurances and discounts for retired teachers. RSVP by June 6.

Local author Clint Cargile will sell and sign copies of his new book, "Five-Mile Spur Line: A Railroad History of Sycamore, Illinois." The author will give a brief talk every half hour beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Toddler Time

Time: 10 a.m.

Date: Tuesday, June 10 and 24

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Stories and songs for children 18 months to 3 years and an adult caregiver.

Blood Drive

Time: 2 – 6 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, June 10

Place: Holiday Inn Express, 1935 DeKalb Ave.

Robot Ethics

Time: 6 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, June 10

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Dr. David Gunkel, author of "The Machine Question," will speak on some of the ethical questions surrounding advanced technology.

The University of Illinois Extension presents a program on how to identify common vegetable garden pests and diseases and learn to manage them using cultural, chemical, or nonchemical control. Participants may bring samples of pests from their own garden to identify.

Children 3-6 and their siblings are invited for a story, song, finger play and hands-on activity with the theme "Seeds Are Everywhere." The June 19 story time theme will be "Ladybugs." Registration recommended.

In the first Family Fun Day of the summer, step back in time and find out what Civil War soldiers did when they were not on the battlefield. Experience marching drills, battlefield foods, tours, games, and a scavenger hunt.

'These ARE The Droids You're Looking For'

Time: 11 a.m.

Date: Saturday, June 14

Place: Sycamore Public Library

Join Jeremy Benson and Steve Roman for a robotics and "Star Wars"-themed "geek-out."